9:00 am – 10:00 am Keynote #1: Gary McGraw on Security 10:00 am – 11:00 am Keynote #2: Rex Black on ROI 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Panel #1: Alan Zeichick on Test Tools 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote #3: Jeff Feldstein on Test Teams 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Keynote #4: Brian Behlendorf on Open Source 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Keynote #5: Robert Martin on Craftsmanship

Keynote #1. Security in an Insecure World, by Gary McGraw

If you think security is big now… just wait. Over the next few years, hackers and crackers will become more sophisticated. As more systems become interconnected, the risks and cost of failures will skyrocket. Mobile computing, SOA, mashups and Software-as-a-Service will open up four more Pandora’s Boxes. Where does the buck stop? In the testing department. Security guru Gary McGraw will tell you what to expect— and how to stay on top of the challenges .

Keynote #2. Analyze the Return on Your Testing Investment, by Rex Black

Testing is not an expense. It’s an investment. However, it looks expensive, especially when the costs of software development are skyrocketing. Rex Black, an expert in the business of software testing and quality assurance, will demonstrate how to measure the return-on-investment in the software testing/QA process. In this keynote, he’ll explain the different cost structures of software flaws, and how to base your ROI calculation on solid, quantifiable facts.

Panel #1. Next-Generation Tools for Software Test/QA - Moderator: Alan Zeichick

Your cutting-edge test/QA team needs cutting-edge test/QA tools. That’s obvious. But what, exactly, constitutes the cutting edge in this fast-moving field? FutureTest 2008 chairman Alan Zeichick leads a discussion with top industry leaders about emerging technologies to improve software quality, tester productivity and the bottom line in an increasingly complex environment.

Keynote #3. Software Testing Is About Software Testers, by Jeff Feldstein

The complexity of modern software requires highly talented, creative and motivated engineers… with the same skills as development engineers. Cisco’s Jeff Feldstein will address some of our toughest challenges, not the least of which is that test executives are competing with development managers for talent. The ongoing transition from manual testing to automated testing is making it harder than ever to recruit, hire, motivate, inspire and retain great test engineer talent. That’s the problem. Come hear the solutions.

Keynote #4. Test/QA Lessons We Can Learn from Open Source, by Brian Behlendorf

Open source teams have learned how to write great software. Some of today’s most popular applications, from the Apache Web server to the Firefox Web browser to the Eclipse IDE were designed, programmed— and tested— by open source volunteers. Can the open source world’s best practices apply to commercial and enterprise projects? Certainly, as Brian Behlendorf, co-founder of Apache and Collabnet, will explain in this engaging, informative keynote that will encompass team motivation, bug tracking, issue categorization and organizational dynamics.

Keynote #5. Testing, Craftsmanship and Professional Ethics, by Robert Martin

9:00 am – 10:00 am Keynote #6:  Joel Spolsky on Software Testing 10:00 am – 11:00 am Keynote #7: Alan Page on Centers of Excellence 11:30 am –12:30 pm Panel #2: Alan Zeichick on the Application Life Cycle 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Keynote #8: Rob Sabourin on Just-i n-Time Testing 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Keynote #9: Tony Wasserman on the Future

Keynote #6: Spolsky on Software Testing, by Joel Spolsky

A passion for quality: That’s what Joel Spolsky brings to the software development industry. As the owner of a small software company, consultant and technology expert, he has seen it all— and he knows what works and what doesn’t. Whether he’s explaining the latest Excel bug, focusing on what makes effective test teams or exploring the latest in user interface standards, Joel Spolsky has a thing or two to say about software development, software testing and software quality. This is one keynote you’re not going to want to miss.

Keynote #7. Building a Center of Test Excellence, by Alan Page

Microsoft has more than 8,000 software testers, working on software, services and solutions worldwide. In this keynote, Alan Page— one of the elite Test Architect on Microsoft's Engineering Excellence team— explains how the software giant has created a compelling and visionary career path for software testers. He’ll also share how to build a Center of Test Excellence at your organization, bringing together the right people with the right skills, the right technology and the right management structure to get the job done.

Panel #2: Testing in the Complete Application Life C ycle - Moderator: Alan Zeichick

Remember the waterfall? Testing was one phase, crammed in between “coding” and “delivery.” That thinking is as dead as the dinosaur, as modern methodologies integrate testing and quality assurance into every phase of the application life cycle. This panel discussion, moderated by FutureTest 2008 chairman Alan Zeichick, will examine how modern integrated tool suites and best-of-breed solutions complement the ALM. Hear from the experts about what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Keynote #8. Just-in-Time Testing, by Rob Sabourin

Turbulent development projects experience requirements change almost daily. How do you keep your testing effort on track while reacting to fast-changing priorities, technologies and user needs? Robert Sabourin, an expert in software testing, provides effective techniques to manage and track software testing in chaotic environments. This keynote talk focuses on “Just-in-Time Testing,” a powerful process that boosts real-world projects ranging from commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications to agile, iterative and waterfall enterprise methodologies.

Keynote #9. The Future of Software Testing, by Tony Wasserman

Today’s challenges, tomorrow’s challenges: Those we can handle. But what about the day after tomorrow and the day after that? Networks are faster than ever. Computers are evolving, gaining cores and memory. Users are becoming more sophisticated and demanding. Development tools are becoming smarter, generating more code. Code reuse is exploding. And that’s just for starters. How can software testing and quality assurance catch up? Carnegie Mellon University’s Tony Wasserman knows what’s happening in the labs, and his closing keynote will show you where software testing is going… so that you can be ready for the next revolution.